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zondag 4 november 2012

11 november is de dag.... (Sint Maarten)

Like the Americans have Halloween, we have 11 november. On 11 november from 6 p.m., when it is dark, with us children go with a paper Lantern on the street to all the houses along where they sing a song. This song is obviously related to 11 november. An example is:

november 11 is the day

that our light,

that our light,

november 11 is the day

that our light is allow to burn!

These are all very short songs. After the children have sung they get what goodies and go to the next house. Children in age of approximately between 2 and 9 do participate.The little ones are accompanied by their parents. The lanterns are made at school or bought in the store. Nowadays it is increasingly that children are robbed of their sweets.

To get an impression I have attached a short video film.

Sint Maarten was born on november 11, 316. In later life he gave his belongings to the poor and shared everything with them. To honor him, each year his birthday celebrated. Formerly began with Sint Maarten the winter and it was the conclusion of the harvest festival and the beginning of the slaughter time.

56 opmerkingen:

I wish our Halloween trick-or-treaters sang or did anything at all - seems most of them don't even say, "Trick or Treat!" when they come to the door; just hold out their bags for candy. I do enjoy the little ones in their costumes. This year, one mother had to keep explaining that her child (in her arms in a golden brownish furry costume with a long tail) was a sea otter! ha ha

Hello Rhonda:) I know what you mean. Over here, the older the kids get, the less they sing. It's more shouting and holding their hands up! The little ones in their costumes most be wonderful. I wish they did that over here:) Well, I'll gues we are never satisfied haha

It 'nice to know these uses! By us (in Tuscany) something similar happens to the epiphany, January 6.In Italy you will have a little summer days around San Martino, which he divided into two parts to give half his mantle to a poor man. Strange thing ... although in November this rise in temperature comes! Have nice Sunday,dear Renate!

Such a lovely post, I really enjoyed it, and the video, Renate :)We have something similar with the Italians, as Rita explained and at the same date -6th of January. The little ones have a certain song and they go from door to door to sing it.The painting is very beautiful! I love the idea of the half-opened door and the lighting of the lantern. Hugs and Smiles :)

Hello Konstantina:) Thank you for your kind words. I know the painting is not totally correctly but it was ment to show you how it looks like. The door hangs a little from his connection. But who cares? :)I'm glad you liked the total post!

Was wonderful to hear Dutch and I really like this holiday, here kids used to trick if they didn't get a treat. But I love the lighted lanterns. The little children here go with their parents and not as far from home as we used to go, people now aren't reliable everywhere.Great to share, and know we are all connected in so many ways.Like the painting, as always you tell the best story, does he have a backpack? Is that where the candy goes?

Hello Nelvia:) Oh, yes, I forgot to tell that all kids wear something to do their sweets in. The boy in my painting has a backpack. I remember from my own youth when comming home, my brother sister and I throw all our sweet on the table. My mother dicided when en what to get:(

Hey Hwee:) (I wanted to type this once, it rymes so beautiful!) I didn't expected so much fine comments. I'm so glad I showed. Thank you for the comment on my painting, I appreciate! Have a nice week:)

What a nice thing, must be really a pretty sight with all the lanterns . Loved the video and the children choosing their sweets, just love their spontaniousnes .You did an awesome painting illustrating this event very well. Big hug and have a nice start of the week.

Dear Renate, beautiful and funny aquarelle. My dear friend Nanecame from Pirmassens and she has explained to me about this day. We ever have a dinner in november 11th for celebrite this day san Martin. Happy day dear.

Hello Eva:) You're one of the few foreigners who had heard all of this day. I'm glad you think my watercolor is beautiful and funny. It's no masterpiece, but that was not the intention. For lessons and entertainment we will say:) A fine week!